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For High School Sophomores: A Mid-Year College Admissions Checklist from International College Counselors

Sophomores: graduation may seem a long way off, but you’re permanent record is being written now. Colleges will be looking at how you spent this year. THE SOPHOMORE MID-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Work on Your Academic Performance Now is the time to work hard. Set the goal of moving up an academic level in your…

College Admissions Advisors Answer Questions on “Rigor” for High School Students

College admissions advisors often recommend that students take the most ‘rigorous’ course load possible. But what do terms like “rigorous course load” mean and how rigorous should a student’s schedule be?  The expert college advisors at International College Counselors answered some answers to these elusive questions. 1. How Do Admission Officials Weigh High School Rigor?…

11 Ways to Jump Start the College Admissions Process Your Junior Year

With the release of the new Common Application, the 2012-2013 college admissions cycle has officially started. From a college admissions point of view, the Junior year is the most important year of high school. Whatever college you plan to attend, a clear strategy will guide you toward your destination. Here are eleven tips from the…

10 Ways for High School Sophomores to Jump Start the College Admissions Process

School is starting for many high school students across the country. From a college admissions point of view, the sophomore year is the second most important year of high school. Although you may not know which college you want to attend or what you’re going to major in, the college advisors at International College Counselors…